Horse Health Matters®
Help, I can't catch my new horse …
by Jenni Nellist
April 18, 2017 11:50
By successfully evading capture your mare feels relief through negative reinforcement* and has learned to keep up this strategy …
Emergency Colic Treatment
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 11:09
 Read to learn about the causes of colic, what to do when your horse colics, and the importance of fast, effective treatment …
Your Equine First Aid Kit
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:05
Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …
Horse Trailering Accidents
by Katie Navarra
April 11, 2017 11:18
Horse trailer accidents do happen. Learn how to prepare for a trailer accident and how your first aid preparations can save the lives of both horses and people …
Tip of the Day
Equines are curious animals. Avoid injury by keeping pastures and paddocks free of junk (old tractors, building materials, etc.)
Putting Down Your Horse - Planning Ahead for a Good Death
by Flossie Sellers
April 15, 2017 16:23
Read about planning ahead for a worst-case scenario when you,as a horse owner, will have to make decisions related to ending the life of your horse. Learn about …
Emergency Hoof Care for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:35
Your horse's feet are very tough, but they are no match for a nail in the barnyard, or a loose shoe, or a jagged rock. Here are 3 ways to keep hoof emergencies …
Hoof Care
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 16:10
Each crack in a horse's hoof is individual and the results or repairing and stabilizing the hoof crack depend upon the type, location and treatment …
Artificial Insemination for Your Mare …
by Flossie Sellers
May 7, 2017 14:08
Artificial insemination (AI) is a popular technique for reducing the danger and expense of live cover, and providing access to genetic material (semen) from …
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Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Transition
To change from one gait to another.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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